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Blue Angels at the 2018 Sound of Speed Air Show

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139aw-12 Jul

Maj. Joe Lembke talks about the wing's participation in a Mass Accident Response Exercise, or MARE on July 11, 2018. A big shoutout to students from Central High School (St. Joseph, Missouri) Junior ROTC who role played during the exercise. Sound of Speed Airshow

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139aw-11 Jul

The 139th, along with Buchanan County Emergency Services, are preparing for the upcoming Sound of Speed Airshow with an emergency exercise to test first responders' abilities to respond to different scenarios. We are always ready!

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139aw-07 Jul

"There's no place like home." Welcome back!

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139aw-06 Jul

Congratulations, Lt. Col. Greg Stewart who retires with 26 years of service in the Air National Guard! Stewart, who is the commander of the 180th Airlift Squadron, also flew his ‘fini flight’ on the C-130 Hercules aircraft.

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139aw-05 Jul

Welcome home! Family and friends welcome home their loved ones from an overseas deployment. #AirNationalGuard

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139aw-04 Jul

Happy Independence Day!

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139aw-03 Jul

The wing honored Lt. Col. Kim Smith during her retirement ceremony at Rosecrans. She was the officer in charge of the medical section of the Missouri National Guard’s Homeland Response Force, now known as Detachment 1, 139th Medical Group.

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139aw-01 Jul

Just an annual reminder to stay safe this Independence Day! Keep safe distance, supervise children using fireworks, only use fireworks outside in a clear area, be aware of pets Use common sense!

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139aw-29 Jun

The Best Youth Sports organization visited the base today!

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139aw-29 Jun

Attendees of the AATTC's annual symposium got a close-up look at an upgraded C-130H Hercules aircraft. The plane features eight bladed propellers instead of four as well as new engines. The aircraft is assigned to the 153rd Airlift Wing of the Wyoming National Guard.

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139aw-26 Jun

The F-16 Viper Demo Team is coming to the Sound of Speed Air Show in August! #SoundofSpeed #Airshow https://twitter.com/SOSairshow/status/1009895015382994945

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139aw-26 Jun

Our very own Detachment 1 of the 139th Medical Group embodied the attitude of service before self while training in Springfield. The airmen teamed up with soldiers for Homeland Response Force training. http://www.139aw.ang.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1560068/airmen-train-in-homeland-response/

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139aw-22 Jun

Cub Scouts from around the area toured the 139th today!

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139aw-21 Jun

The 139th was honored to win the Employer of Excellence Award at the Women of Excellence Awards luncheon today. The luncheon marks the 17th annual event, which honors women in the community whose service in professional and volunteer roles helps to make St. Joseph a better place.

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139aw-20 Jun

Chief Master Sgt. Kris Neros, command chief of the 139th Airlift Wing, talks about the Rosecrans Chiefs Association and Airmen and Family Readiness Program annual golf tournament on June 15, 2018, in St. Joseph, Mo. Money raised for the event goes to the family program.

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139aw-18 Jun

Great story on one Airman’s journey to become a flight engineer on the C-130 Hercules aircraft! https://www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/1548986/face-of-defense-airman-excels-at-flight-engineer-schoolhouse/

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139aw-16 Jun

Members of the United Way Leadership St. Joseph program got to tour the base this week. The program is a leadership development program made up of employees in St. Joseph.

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139aw-15 Jun

Airmen tee off in the annual golf tournament! The tournament was hosted by the Rosecrans Chiefs' Association and Airman and Family Readiness Program. Proceeds go to the family program.

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139aw-15 Jun

Airmen from the 139th recently started a book club. The club provides an opportunity for professional development and is open to all members.

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@139aw-17 Jan

#tbt After the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the 139th was part of the relief efforts. Here members load… https://t.co/AJGYEvhSn8

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@139aw-15 Jan

2018 is in the books! Check out the wing's annual report with highlights throughout the year:… https://t.co/iKR8z40aWR

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@139aw-10 Jan

#tbt For this time of year, it's been pretty nice outside this week. On this day 9 years ago, it was pretty frigid.… https://t.co/n0am0j42Ea

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@139aw-09 Jan

Senior Master Sgt. Dawn Bickford is the 2018 Outstanding Airman of the Year for the Missouri Air National Guard in… https://t.co/YXssqA07dn

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@139aw-07 Jan

Spotlight on Airman: Comptroller Flight https://t.co/lXkV7aJO4Z

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@139aw-06 Jan

Congratulations to Lt. Col. Mark Ruehter for taking command of the 139th Mission Support Group! The outgoing comman… https://t.co/jAZgvO5ceV

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@139aw-21 Dec

U.S. Air Force Airman Haleigh Hoffman and Senior Master Sgt. Karla Lewis, both assigned to the 139th Medical Group,… https://t.co/HY8IyaTrif

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@139aw-07 Dec

Freshmen legislators from the Missouri General Assembly visit Rosecrans as part of a state wide tour. During the vi… https://t.co/qUDKLHavJd

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@139aw-04 Dec

Lt. Col. Allison Proctor, chief of nursing services for Detachment 1, 139th Medical Group, Missouri National Guard… https://t.co/j27FUgtGqd

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@139aw-01 Dec

This weekend the wing recognizes the nominees for Outstanding Airman of the Year! https://t.co/Hrzhlkc9Ds

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@139aw-29 Nov

""This is the result of hundreds of hours of preparation and intense training over the course of years." https://t.co/PMDmpUFkXW

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@139aw-16 Nov

The chaplain’s office hosted a clergy flight where local religious service leaders had chance to learn about the mi… https://t.co/9MDz5QbNcW

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@139aw-13 Nov

The AATTC celebrated its 35th year by honoring one of its founding members https://t.co/hDf9SciBIk

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@139aw-11 Nov

#ThankYouForYourService to all the men and women of the 139th Airlift Wing who have served our country and state. T… https://t.co/334PoEZg5R

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@139aw-04 Oct

Over 40 medical Airmen from the wing participated in Homeland Response Force training in Columbia, Missouri, as par… https://t.co/1K5tsOvpIJ

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@139aw-28 Sep

Airlift isn’t possible without proper maintenance! @AirNatlGuard aircraft maintainers ensured the C-130 Hercules ai… https://t.co/VJPCR6QmEB

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@139aw-24 Sep

The @AirNatlGuard is taking the lead on airlift support for Saber Junction 18. Aircrews from @montanaguard,… https://t.co/7e4Ag4gEAX

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@139aw-11 Sep

Today we honor the men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. #Neverforget #PatriotDay https://t.co/4ZOv9AHMfJ

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@139aw-11 Sep

RT @USNationalGuard: Today is Patriot Day. As WE look back on the day WE were attacked; remembering and honoring the lives lost, Sept. 11,…

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@139aw-30 Aug

Nearly 70,000 visitors came out to the @SOSairshow where they witnessed various acts including the @ViperDemoTeam a… https://t.co/itegvs880V

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